New Mexico governor's order suspends the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque

Albuquerque's police chief said he won't enforce it, and the county sheriff said he's uneasy about it because it raises too many questions about constitutional rights.

Georgia election interference special grand jury report released

The full report shows the Fulton County special grand jury recommended indicting Sen. Lindsay Graham, former Sens. David Purdue and Kelly Loeffler, and more.

Ken Paxton impeachment: Branch Davidian connects 3 people facing off on day 4

On day four of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, a former Texas Ranger, now in the Hall of Fame, was questioned about his investigative duties while at the attorney general’s office.

Ken Paxton impeachment: Whistleblowers portrayed as disgruntled employees by defense

Day four of Ken Paxton's impeachment trial saw defense attorneys portraying the whisteblowers who accused the attorney general of wrongdoing as disgruntled employees.

Pelosi says she’ll run for reelection in 2024

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she will run for reelection to another term in Congress as Democrats work to win back the majority in 2024.

Hundreds of military promotions on hold as Alabama senator demands end to abortion policy

Secretaries of the Navy, Air Force, and Army wrote an op-ed piece this week saying Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's efforts were unfair to military leaders and a threat to national security.

Ken Paxton impeachment: AG's attorneys describe situation as 'self-licking ice cream cone'

In court Thursday, there were tears, hostility, tons of objections during cross-examination, and from Paxton’s attorneys, some unique imagery to describe the situation.

Ken Paxton impeachment: Former employees testify about relationship with Nate Paul

On Wednesday, the prosecution claimed the whistleblowers came together to do the right thing, while the defense claimed they wanted to supersede an elected official.

Google to require disclosure if AI alters voice, imagery in political ads

Political ads using artificial intelligence on Google and YouTube must soon be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.

Presidential centers issue statement calling out fragile state of US democracy

The joint statement from the presidential centers calls for tolerance and compassion while urging people to respect democratic institutions and elections.

Biden administration ends remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife Refuge

Alaska political leaders have pushed to allow oil and gas drilling in the refuge in part because of its economic impact on Indigenous communities in an area with fewer jobs.

Hunter Biden faces new indictment from prosecutors as plea deal unravels

Federal prosecutors are seeking to bring a new indictment against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter by the end of September, according to court documents filed Wednesday.

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide

The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.

Capitol physician: McConnell’s health episodes show 'no evidence' of being strokes or seizures

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a letter released Tuesday after a medical evaluation and consultation with neurologists.

Ken Paxton impeachment: Texas Senate denies all motions to dismiss

The Texas Senate has begun the impeachment trial of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton. On Tuesday, all motions to dismiss were denied.

Congress returns to avoid government shutdown while Republicans weigh an impeachment inquiry

President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are focused on the passage of a months-long funding measure to keep government offices running while lawmakers iron out a budget.